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Bombay High Court Order Triggers CBI FIR in Disha Salian Case

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

CBI registered an FIR into Disha Salian’s death after a Bombay High Court order.
The court criticised Mumbai Police for filing only an Accidental Death Report for six years.
Satish Salian named Aaditya Thackeray, Sooraj Pancholi, Dino Morea and bodyguards as persons of interest.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti welcomed the probe, saying truth cannot be defeated.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, actress Divya Bharti’s death was ruled an accidental fall, sparking nationwide criticism of the Bombay Police’s investigation. The Mumbai High Court ordered a fresh probe, and the CBI filed an FIR after six years, allocating INR2 crore for forensic work. Today's FIR into Disha Salian’s death mirrors that precedent, with the CBI challenging Mumbai Police’s report and naming figures like Aaditya Thackeray and Dino Morea. The recurrence underscores how historic mishandlings compel judicial oversight, prompting reforms that could tighten investigative standards and restore public confidence in law enforcement.

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Story summary

CBI registered an FIR into Disha Salian’s death after a Bombay High Court order.
The court criticised Mumbai Police for filing only an Accidental Death Report for six years.
Satish Salian named Aaditya Thackeray, Sooraj Pancholi, Dino Morea and bodyguards as persons of interest.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti welcomed the probe, saying truth cannot be defeated.

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